Selection, servicing, maintenance, operation, testing, repair, use and general management of agricultural equipment.

TAUGHT:

Fall (even years)

CONTENT AND TOPICS:

Selection, servicing, maintenance, operation, testing, repair, use and general management of agricultural equipment. Instructional modules will be selected to meet the needs of various student groups.Options include equipment used for:* Soil tillage and land preparation.* Planting. * Weed, pest and disease control, prevention and eradication.* Thining, pruning, blocking and defoliating.* Fertilizing; harvesting; and transporting.* Mechanics and operational procedures of farm equipment.* Adjustments, repair and operating of power machinery.